From the editor of the popular Annotated Pride and Prejudice comes an annotated edition of Jane
Austen s Mansfield Park that makes her story of an impoverished girl living with her wealthy
relatives an even more satisfying read. Here is the complete text of Austen s own favorite
novel with more than 2 300 annotations on facing pages including: Explanations of historical
context Citations from Austen s life letters and other writings Definitions and
clarifications Literary comments and analysis Maps of places in the novel An introduction
bibliography and detailed chronology of events More than 225 informative illustrationsFilled
with fascinating details about the characters clothes houses and carriages as well as
background information on such relevant issues as career paths in the British navy
contemporary attitudes toward slavery and the legal and social consequences of adultery David
M. Shapard s Annotated Mansfield Park brings Austen s world into richer focus.
